Focus: Security matters - migrating from Windows XP

Microsoft EMEA chief security officer Monika Josi wrote about security and Windows XP migration in the latest edition of Touch. We consider some of the key points

Key points from an article by Microsoft EMEA chief security officer Monika Josi on the importance of migration

Sharjah Islamic Bank to move core banking system to Temenos

T24 for Islamic Banking will allow UAE-based bank to offer better service to customers

T24 for Islamic Banking will allow UAE-based bank to offer better service to customers

Microsoft introduces education offers for K-12 public schools in US

$1 billion of savings available to support improved access and affordability of computing in education

$1 billion of savings available to support improved access and affordability of computing in education

Redden Court School rolls out Surface tablets to students

Specialist maths and computing academy is using the devices as part of an initiative to enhance teaching and learning

Specialist maths and computing academy is using the devices as part of an initiative to enhance teaching and learning

Firms named for The Retail Innovation Theatre at RBTE event

List of 18 retail technology innovators includes YESpay and Store Enabler

Committee selects 18 retail technology innovators, including YESpay and Store Enabler, to showcase solutions

Is Satya Nadella about to be named as the new Microsoft CEO?

Head of Microsoft's cloud division emerges as most likely candidate to succeed Ballmer

Head of Microsoft's cloud division emerges as most likely candidate to succeed Ballmer

Omnichannel strategy and attracting online customers on agenda for RBTE

Retail tech event will also feature presentations from execs of John Lewis, Greggs and ASDA

Retail tech event will also feature presentations from executives at John Lewis and Greggs

USA bobsled team discusses development of 'Night Train 2' for Olympics

Geoff Bodine and Bob Cuneo explain their decision to use Solidworks for 3D design

Geoff Bodine and Bob Cuneo explain their decision to use Solidworks for 3D design

Dassault Systemès debuts new Solidworks tool for mechanical design concepts

Solution will be showcased at this week's Solidworks World event in San Diego

Solution will be showcased at this week's Solidworks World event in San Diego

Gable Insurance deploys Eclipse Underwriting software from Sequel

Non-life insurer now has one centralised system running as a managed service

Non-life insurer now has one centralised system running as a managed service

Analyst predicts that Smart Cities initiatives are set for a boost in 2014

IDC Government Insights director Ruthbea Yesner expects cities to move "from research and evaluation to investment in pilots"

IDC Government Insights expects cities to move "from research and evaluation to investment in pilots"

Canadian firm develops Kinect-based solution for stroke rehabilitation

Jintronix software is designed to provide stroke victims with a smooth and successful recovery

Jintronix software is designed to provide stroke victims with a smooth and successful recovery

Shenzhen Bao'an selects NCR for self service check-in terminals

Airport purchases 35 NCR TouchPort kiosks and support services for its new T3 terminal

Airport purchases 35 NCR TouchPort kiosks and support services for its new T3 terminal

Microsoft Open Technologies opens Shanghai office

Chinese subsidiary will advance investments in interoperability, open standards and open source

Chinese subsidiary will advance investments in interoperability, open standards and open source

NRF: Partners showcase Kinect-based solutions for customer engagement

We highlight three innovative solutions on display at the National Retail Federation's Annual Convention and Expo 2014

We highlight three innovative solutions on display at the National Retail Federation's Annual Convention and Expo 2014

Mobile payments to focus on innovation, disruption and consolidation, says Ovum

Analyst's 2014 Trends to Watch report predicts continued innovation, particularly in location-based apps

Analyst's 2014 Trends to Watch report predicts continued innovation, particularly in location-based apps

Unisys to support 2014 football World Cup in Brazil

Company selected as part of a consortium to provide mission-critical IT infrastructure solutions to 12 cities

Company selected as part of a consortium to provide mission-critical IT infrastructure solutions to 12 cities

NRF: Microsoft showcases latest release of Dynamics for Retail

Update includes improvements to call centre functionality, and new transportation and delivery capabilities

Update includes improvements to call centre functionality, and new transportation and delivery capabilities

Viewpoint: Windows To Go for the best of both worlds

Nicholas Banks discusses how Windows To Go can improve both security and productivity for health workers

Nicholas Banks discusses how Windows To Go can improve both security and productivity for health workers

NRF: Improving in-store experiences with Microsoft Windows technology

Improving the customer’s in-store experience through mobile devices and apps is the big focus at NRF’s Big Show

Improving the customer’s in-store experience through mobile devices and apps is the big focus at NRF’s Big Show

Viewpoint: Redefining IT for healthcare with mini data centres

Ruud Koster explains how Dell PowerEdge VRTX, a new mini data centre powered by Microsoft technology, can help healthcare organisations process more data, cut costs and subsequently deliver improved care.

Ruud Koster explains how healthcare organisations process more data, cut costs and subsequently deliver improved care

NRF: Susan Hauser reveals key retail technology trends for 2014

Shoppers behaviour, preferences and expectations are changing as technology increases access to information

Shoppers behaviour, preferences and expectations are changing as technology increases access to information

Joel Cherkis highlights four public sector IT trends for 2014

Microsoft's general manager for Worldwide Government expects focus on data, social, cloud and mobile

Microsoft's general manager for Worldwide Government expects focus on data, social, cloud and mobile

Connecting patients to healthcare with technology

Harnessing the power of technology to improve patient safety and experience was top of the agenda at EHI Live 2013

Harnessing the power of technology to improve patient safety and experience was top of the agenda at EHI Live 2013

Esri releases new solution for retailers using Dynamics CRM

New Location Platform provides access to data from across the entire supply chain and ability to share analytical intelligence

New Location Platform provides access to data from across the entire supply chain and ability to share analytical intelligence

Celent reveals 2014 insurance trends

Celent has predicted three major technology trends that will take hold in the insurance industry this year.

Celent’s Craig Beattie has revealed three IT trends that will be prevalent in the insurance industry this year in a recent blog post

Microsoft hardware partners reveal new Windows 8.1 devices at CES

Lenovo highlights include 'world's lightest' 14-inch Ultrabook, as well as new Thinkpad and Yoga devices

Lenovo highlights include 'world's lightest' 14-inch Ultrabook, as well as new Thinkpad and Yoga devices

King Arthur Flour to implement Dynamics AX to support strong corporate growth

America's oldest flour company will work with Junction Solutions on the ERP implementation

America's oldest flour company will work with Junction Solutions on the ERP implementation

Jim DuBois starts new role as Microsoft chief information officer

Responsible for delivering a range of initiatives for more than 90,000 Microsoft employees and billions of customers

Responsible for delivering a range of initiatives for more than 90,000 Microsoft employees and billions of customers

Kinect for Windows improves Danish healthcare

Rebecca Gibson finds out how Microsoft CityNext partner Welfare Denmark has virtualised rehabilitation care for patients using Microsoft technology

Ulrik Møll, managing director of Welfare Denmark, explains how Microsoft Lync and Kinect for Windows has helped to virtualise rehabilitation care for Danish patients

Siemens to acquire PLM software integrator Tesis PLMware

Deal will help customers assimilate Teamcenter PLM portfolio into product development and manufacturing environments

Deal will help customers assimilate Teamcenter PLM portfolio into product development and manufacturing environments

Belgian bank KBC chooses Office 365 for collaboration

Microsoft Services and HP Technology Services help the bank improve organisation-wide communication

Microsoft Services and HP Technology Services help the bank improve organisation-wide communication

Viewpoint: Why innovation is the way to recovery

Tim Fawkes of 3t Logistics explains why he believes that innovation in technology and business practice is an important part of the journey out of recession

Tim Fawkes of 3t Logistics explains why he believes that innovation in technology and business practice is an important part of the journey out of recession

Goodacre launches virtual stock market service designed to educate public

SharesCool uses software from peterevans and same servers that power processing of real-life trades

SharesCool uses software from peterevans and same servers that power processing of real-life trades

Marks & Spencer deploys Wincor Nixdorf self-service terminals

To date, 700 Polytouch kiosks have been deployed in UK high street stores in both 32 inch and 22 inch formats

Fujitsu becomes first Japanese partner to join Microsoft Cloud OS Network

Participation in Microsoft’s global cloud consortium aligns with company's vision to enhance its cloud services and products

FEops selects Dassault Systèmes’ 3DEXPERIENCE SIMULIA application

Belgian cardiovascular-device design company is using 3D technology to evaluate medical devices

Belgian cardiovascular-device design company is using 3D technology to evaluate medical devices

Simplifying regulatory complexity in manufacturing

Karen McCandless explains how cloud computing is helping manufacturers to improve information management across their organisation, making regulatory compliance easier

Karen McCandless explores how document management and cloud computing can help overcome regulation complexity

Nobel prize website scales with Windows Azure during peak periods

Nobel Media has migrated to the Windows Azure cloud platform to handle increased web traffic

Nobel Media has migrated to the Windows Azure cloud platform to handle increased web traffic

Sinopac Maoming selects Honeywell’s Profit Suite R400

Process optimisation software will help to improve performance at two petrochemical plants in Guangdong Province, China

Process optimisation software will help to improve performance at two Chinese petrochemical plants

Microsoft, Apple, Facebook and Google call for surveillance reforms

Leading technology companies have united to propose principles for reforming government surveillance laws and practices

Technology industry leaders have highlighted the urgent need to reform government surveillance practices worldwide

Microsoft reimagines discrete manufacturing in a connected world

Microsoft’s Sanjay Ravi explains how four big technology shifts are driving business transformation in discrete manufacturing

Microsoft’s Sanjay Ravi explains how four big technology shifts are driving business transformation in discrete manufacturing

Peel District School Board deploys Office 365 to over 150,000 staff

Cloud-based solution has helped the board save money and offer its staff a more productive working environment

Cloud-based solution supports board’s ‘bring your own device’ policy and is helping staff work more productively

Dassault Systèmes acquires Realtime Technology software division

Acquisition unifies companies’ shared belief in 3D as a valuable media

Dassault Systèmes takes 84% controlling interest in Munich-based company

Invensys releases radar measurement devices for liquids

New Foxboro Eckardt LevelWave Series provides manufacturers with wider capabilities for level measurement

New Foxboro Eckardt LevelWave Series provides manufacturers with wider capabilities for level measurement